OPEC Vacancy for a Head, Energy Studies Department
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) - We coordinate
and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure
the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an
efficient,
economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income
to producers and a fair return on capital for those investing in the
petroleum industry.
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is recruiting for the below position:
Job Title: Head, Energy Studies Department
Job Code: 5.1.01
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- Within the Research Division, the Energy Studies Department
monitors, analyses and forecasts world energy developments in the medium
and long term and reports thereon, in particular; provides in-depth
studies and reports on medium to long term energy issues; monitors
developments and undertakes specific studies on energy demand and
production-related technology and assesses implications for OPEC;
- Provides effective tools for and carries out model based studies
for analyses and projections of medium and long term energy
supply/demand and downstream simulation;
- Elaborates OPEC Long Term Strategy and monitors, analyses and
reports on relevant national or regional policies, such as fiscal,
energy, trade and environmental, and assesses their impacts on energy
markets.
- Identifies and follows up key areas of energy-related emerging
technologies and research and development (R&D) and facilitates and
supports coordinated planning and implementation of collaborative energy
related R&D programmes of OPEC Member Countries;
- Identifies prospects for OPEC participation in major international R&D activities;
- Carries out studies and reports on medium to long term developments in the petroleum industry;
Objective of Position
- The Head, Energy Studies Department, is to plan, organise,
coordinate, manage and evaluate the work of the Energy Studies
Department in accordance with the work programmes and budget of the
Department so as to optimise its support to the Secretariat in achieving
its overall objectives.
- The work covers studies and analyses of medium to long-term
world energy developments and prospects, in particular, the preparation
of OPEC’s world oil outlook, studies and analyses concerning world
energy supply and demand, upstream to downstream oil industry,
technology, alternative energy sources, institutional and fiscal
petroleum regimes, as well as energy policies in producing and consuming
countries.
- It also covers studies and analyses of related international
issues, in particular in the areas of trade, sustainable development and
climate change.
Main Responsibilities
- Plans, organises, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work in the Energy Studies Department covering:
- world energy developments in the medium to long-term;
- oil supply and demand in the medium and long-term;
- upstream to downstream industry developments;
- impact of energy policies and environmental regulations on world oil markets;
- energy-related technologies including alternative sources of energy;
- impacts of technology developments on the petroleum industry;
- impact assessment of developments in international issues, such as sustainable development, trade and climate change.
- Ensures adequate development and simulation and modelling capabilities of the Department.
- Keeps the Director of Research Division fully informed on all
aspects of the work of the Department, and draws his attention to
important analyses performed by it.
- Evaluates the performance of the staff of the Department, and
recommends to the Director of Research Division, staff development,
salary increase, promotion and separations as appropriate.
- Ensures that the staff of the Department receive the supervision
and guidance necessary to broaden and deepen their skills and
continuously improve their performance.
- Prepares the annual budget for the Department.
- Ensures full responses to requests by the Conference, BOG, ECB
and standing committees for studies and special reports relevant to the
work program of the Department.
- Arranges presentations at relevant OPEC meetings and international forums representing the Secretariat as required.
- Develops and maintains networks with external experts and institutions in fields relating to the work of the Department.
Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:
- Advanced University degree in Economics and/or Engineering.
- PhD preferred.
Work Experience:
- Advanced university degree: 12 years in the oil industry with a
minimum of 4 years in a managerial position, preferably at large
national, regional, or international institutions
- PhD: 10 years, University degree: 8 years
Training Specializations:
- Energy Studies
- International energy related matters
- Professional Management and Leadership
Competencies:
- Managerial and leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Negotiation skills
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Decision making skills
- Strategic orientation
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
Language: English
Status and Benefits
- Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international.
- In carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the
personal qualities expected of international employees such as
integrity, independence and impartiality.
- The post is at grade B reporting to the Director of Research
Division. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is
commensurate with the level of the post.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should fill in a resume and an
application form which can be received from their Country's Governor for
OPEC below:
Mr. Taiye Hassan Haruna,
Governor for OPEC,
Permanent Secretary,
Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources,
6th floor, NNPC Towers, Block D,
Central Business District,
Abuja-Nigeria.
Note:
- In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor.
- Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.
Application Deadline 9th February 2016.